What is the use of fractionating column in fractional distillation?
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Fractional distillation: The process of separation of two or more miscible liquids with differences in their boiling points close to each other into individual components by distillation is called fractional distillation.
Fractionating column: The fractions of liquids in a mixture are separated from each other by using an apparatus called the fractionating column.
A fractionating column is a long, vertical glass tube packed with glass beads.
The large surface area allows hot vapours to cool and condense.
In general, a fractionating column is referred to as an arrangement that has different temperature zones within it.
The lowest and highest temperature zones are located at the bottom and top of the column, respectively.